2011 DODGE CHALLENGER SRT manual transmission

NOTE:The transmission must be in PARK before the
button will operate. If equipped with a manual transmis-
sion, the vehicle speed must be under 5 mph (8 km/h)
before the button will operate.
The trunk lid can be released from
outside the vehicle by pressing the
Trunk Release button on the Re-
mote Keyless Entry (RKE) trans-
mitter twice within five seconds.
With the ignition switch in the ON/RUN position, the
Trunk Open symbol will display in the instrument cluster
indicating that the trunk is open. The odometer display
will reappear once the trunk is closed. With the ignition switch in the OFF position or the key
removed from the ignition switch, the Trunk Open sym-
bol will display until the trunk is closed.
Refer to “Keyless Enter-N-Go” in “Things To Know
Before Starting Your Vehicle” for more information on
trunk operation with the Passive Entry feature.
TRUNK SAFETY WARNING
WARNING!
Do not allow children to have access to the trunk,
either by climbing into the trunk from outside, or
through the inside of the vehicle. Always close the
trunk lid when your vehicle is unattended. Once in
the trunk, young children may not be able to escape,
even if they entered through the rear seat. If trapped
in the trunk, children can die from suffocation or
heat stroke.
Trunk Release
Button
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CONTENTS
Starting Procedures .................... 249
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 249
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 250
▫ Keyless Enter-N-Go ................... 251
▫ Normal Starting ..................... 252
▫ Extreme Cold Weather
(Below –20°F Or 29°C)............... 254
▫ If Engine Fails To Start ................ 255
▫ After Starting ....................... 256 
Engine Block Heater — If Equipped ........ 256
 Manual Transmission — If Equipped ........ 257
▫ Six-Speed Manual Transmission .......... 257
 Automatic Transmission — If Equipped ...... 261
▫ General Information .................. 262
▫ Key Ignition Park Interlock ............. 264
▫ Brake/Transmission Shift Interlock System . . 264
▫ Five-Speed Automatic Transmission ....... 264
▫ Gear Ranges ........................ 265
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AutoStick .......................... 268
▫ Operation ......................... 269
▫ General Information .................. 269
 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ............. 270
▫ Acceleration ........................ 270
▫ Traction ........................... 270
 Driving Through Water ................. 271
▫ Flowing/Rising Water ................. 272
 Power Steering ....................... 274
▫ Power Steering Fluid Check ............. 275
 Parking Brake ........................ 276
▫ Manual Transmission – If Equipped ....... 276
▫ Automatic Transmission – If Equipped ..... 277
Brake System ........................ 279
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 279
 Electronic Brake Control System ........... 282
▫ Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........... 282
▫ Traction Control System (TCS) ........... 283
▫ Brake Assist System (BAS) .............. 283
▫ Hill Start Assist (HSA) – Manual
Transmission Only ................... 284
▫ Electronic Stability Program (ESP) ........ 285
▫ ESP/BAS Malfunction Indicator Light And
ESP/TCS Indicator Light ............... 289
 Tire Safety Information ................. 290
▫ Tire Markings ....................... 290
▫ Tire Terminology And Definitions ......... 295
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▫Fuel System Cautions ................. 321
▫ Carbon Monoxide Warnings ............ 322
 Adding Fuel ......................... 322
▫ Fuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap) .............. 322
▫ Loose Fuel Filler Cap Message ........... 324
 Vehicle Loading ...................... 325
▫ Vehicle Certification Label .............. 325
▫ Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) ...... 325
▫ Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) ........ 325▫
Overloading ........................ 326
▫ Loading ........................... 327
 Trailer Towing ........................ 327
 Recreational Towing
(Behind Motorhome, Etc.) ................ 327
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another
Vehicle — Automatic Transmission ........ 327
▫ Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
— Manual Transmission ............... 328
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STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust the
inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt, and if
present, instruct all other occupants to buckle their seat
belts.
WARNING!
Never leave children alone in a vehicle. Leaving
unattended children in a vehicle is dangerous for a
number of reasons. A child or others could be seri-
ously or fatally injured. Do not leave the key fob in
the ignition. A child could operate power windows,
other controls, or move the vehicle.
Manual Transmission – If Equipped
Apply the parking brake, place the shift lever in NEU-
TRAL and press the clutch pedal before starting vehicle.
This vehicle is equipped with a clutch interlocking igni-
tion system. It will not start unless the clutch pedal is
pressed to the floor.
Normal Starting With Integrated Key – Manual
Transmission
Normal starting of either a cold or a warm engine does
not require pumping or pressing the accelerator pedal.
Press the clutch pedal fully to the floor, and turn the
ignition switch to the START position and release when
the engine starts. If the engine fails to start within
15 seconds, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position,
wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting”
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NOTE:The ENGINE START/STOP button should only
be removed or inserted with the ignition in the OFF
position.
Normal Starting
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button –
Automatic Transmission Only
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To start the engine, the transmission must be in PARK or
NEUTRAL. Press and hold the brake pedal while press-
ing the ENGINE START/STOP button once. The system
takes over and attempts to start the vehicle. If the vehicle
fails to start, the starter will disengage automatically after
10 seconds. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine
prior to the engine starting, press the button again.
Using The ENGINE START/STOP Button –
Manual Transmission Only
NOTE: Normal starting of either a cold or a warm
engine is obtained without pumping or pressing the
accelerator pedal.
To start the engine, press and hold the clutch pedal while
pressing and holding the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Release the button when the engine starts. If the vehicle
fails to start within 15 seconds, release the button, wait 10
to 15 seconds, then repeat the “Normal Starting” proce-
dure. If you wish to stop the cranking of the engine prior
to the engine starting, release the button.
To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button – Automatic Transmission
Only
1. Place the shift lever in PARK, then press and release
the ENGINE START/STOP button.
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2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. If the shift lever is not in PARK, the ENGINE START/
STOP button must be held for two seconds and vehicle
speed must be above 5 mph (8 km/h) before the engine
will shut off. The ignition switch position will remain in
the ACC position until the shift lever is in PARK and the
button is pressed twice to the OFF position. If the shift
lever is not in PARK and the ENGINE START/STOP
button is pressed once, the EVIC (if equipped) will
display a “Vehicle Not In Park” message and the engine
will remain running. Never leave a vehicle out of the
PARK position, or it could roll.
NOTE:If the ignition switch is left in the ACC or RUN
(engine not running) position and the transmission is in
PARK, the system will automatically time out after
30 minutes of inactivity and the ignition will switch to the
OFF position.To Turn Off The Engine Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button – Manual Transmission Only
1. With the vehicle stopped, place the shift lever in
NEUTRAL, then press and release the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
2. The ignition switch will return to the OFF position.
3. Place the shift lever in first gear or Reverse and then
apply the parking brake.
NOTE:
•If the ignition switch is left in the ACC position, the
system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity and the ignition will switch to the OFF
position.
•If the ignition switch is left in the RUN position, the
system will automatically time out after 30 minutes of
inactivity if the vehicle speed is 0 mph (0 km/h) and
the engine is not running.
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If Engine Fails To Start
WARNING!
•Never pour fuel or other flammable liquids into
the throttle body air inlet opening in an attempt to
start the vehicle. This could result in a flash fire
causing serious personal injury.
•Do not attempt to push or tow your vehicle to get it
started. Vehicles equipped with an automatic trans-
mission cannot be started this way. Unburned fuel
could enter the catalytic converter and once the
engine has started, ignite and damage the converter
and vehicle. If the vehicle has a discharged battery,
booster cables may be used to obtain a start from a
booster battery or the battery in another vehicle.
This type of start can be dangerous if done improp-
erly. Refer to “Jump Starting” in “What To Do In
Emergencies” for further information.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button) – Automatic Transmission
Only
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weatherproce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press
and hold the brake pedal, push the accelerator pedal all
the way to the floor and hold it, then press and release the
ENGINE START/STOP button once. The starter motor
will engage automatically, run for 10 seconds, and then
disengage. Once this occurs, release the accelerator pedal
and the brake pedal, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then repeat
the “Normal Starting” procedure.
Clearing A Flooded Engine (Using ENGINE
START/STOP Button) – Manual Transmission Only
If the engine fails to start after you have followed the
“Normal Starting” or “Extreme Cold Weather proce-
dures, it may be flooded. To clear any excess fuel, press
and hold the clutch pedal, push the accelerator pedal all
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